Corrected Explanation: Male Reproductive Anatomy
Prostate gland – The prostate gland produces a fluid that forms part of semen. This fluid contains enzymes and nutrients that help sperm move and survive longer. Its main function is to enhance sperm motility and viability, which supports successful fertilization.
Seminal vesicle – The seminal vesicles do not transport sperm. Instead, they produce a thick, fructose-rich fluid that nourishes the sperm and provides energy. The structure that actually transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is the vas deferens, not the seminal vesicle.
Urethra – The urethra does not store sperm. It serves as a passageway for both urine and semen to leave the body, but these fluids do not travel at the same time. Sperm is stored in the epididymis, not in the urethra.
Vas deferens – The vas deferens carries sperm only, not urine. It is a muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct during ejaculation. Urine is transported through the urethra, not the vas deferens.
In summary, each structure in the male reproductive system has a distinct role:
Epididymis stores sperm.
Vas deferens transports sperm.
Seminal vesicles and prostate gland produce fluids that nourish and protect sperm.
Urethra carries semen and urine out of the body.
Which of the following parts of the male reproductive system is not correctly paired with its function?
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